Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Plan drawings

1.1 Project objectives and design brief are defined and clarified according to workplace procedures

1.2 Drafting requirements and processes are clarified based on project objectives and specifications

1.3 Drawing specifications are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel

1.4 Required drawing resources are selected

2. Prepare and check drawings

2.1 Critical dimensions and data for the required drawing are established

2.2 Preliminary sketches are prepared and reviewed with appropriate personnel

2.3 Drawings are prepared according to project objectives, specifications and workplace procedures

2.4 Drawings are checked against project objectives, specifications and workplace quality standards, and necessary changes are made

3. Document drawings

3.1 Drawings and technical information are documented according to project requirements and workplace procedures

3.2 Drawings are processed for approval by appropriate personnel

3.3 Drawings and associated documentation are stored according to workplace procedures

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret drawing objectives and specifications

interpret technical information.

Writing skills to:

produce drawing requirements and material lists

list dimensions and specifications in drawings.

Oral communication skills to:

communicate with customers and others in the workplace.

Numeracy skills to:

calculate dimensions and specifications.

Digital literacy skills to:

use drawing equipment.

Initiative skills to:

change work conditions to suit drawing requirements.

Planning and organising skills to:

manage given timelines

prepare drawing materials and equipment.

Problem-solving skills to:

identify where drawings do not comply with specifications.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Drawing specifications must include:

manufacturing processes

measurements and specifications

quality and technical information.

Resources must include:

design brief and associated design specifications

drawing equipment

product and sub-assembly to be designed.